Winslow Taub focuses his practice on patent litigation, primarily for clients in the high technology space. He has handled patent disputes involving a wide variety of technologies, including cellular communications, wired and wireless networking, graphics processing, and information security. In addition to litigating in federal court, he has represented clients in Section 337 investigations before the ITC and in inter partes review proceedings before the PTAB. He currently serves as vice-chair of the firm’s Patent Litigation practice group.

Mr. Taub has worked in the software and hardware industries for more than 15 years, as an engineer and as an attorney. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Taub advises clients on patent portfolio development and licensing, open-source software licensing, IP transactions, and related data privacy and security issues.

Pro Bono

Jacobson v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Represent Leesa Jacobson and Peter Ragan in First Amendment litigation against U.S. Customs and Border Protection, related to monitoring and protesting of interior checkpoints.

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SILICON VALLEY—Covington advised Tencent Holdings Limited, a leading provider of internet service in China, in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in Supercell from SoftBank. A consortium established by Tencent will acquire up to 84% of Supercell for $8.6 billion in a transaction valuing Supercell at approximately $10.2 billion.
Supercell is a ...

WASHINGTON, DC, October 8, 2015 — Covington advised Prosper Marketplace, a leading online marketplace that connects borrowers and investors, in its acquisition of BillGuard, a personal finance analytics company. The financial terms of the deal were not announced.
According to the company’s press release, the acquisition will enable Prosper Marketplace to offer ...

SAN FRANCISCO, August 8, 2014 — Northern California Super Lawyers named Tammy Albarrán one of Northern California’s “Top 50 Women” lawyers and Robert Haslam one of the region’s “Top 100” lawyers. The publication selected 33 Covington & Burling lawyers for its 2014 list of top legal talent. Super Lawyers selects no more than five percent of the total lawyers who ...

WASHINGTON, DC, October 1, 2012 — Covington & Burling is pleased to announce that it has elected 15 new lawyers to its partnership.
This group is comprised of diverse and talented individuals from five offices who have made their mark at the firm through exceptional work and the highest standards of client service.
“We’re delighted to welcome these 15 lawyers to ...

SAN FRANCISCO, August 23, 2012 — Northern California Super Lawyers selected 24 Covington & Burling lawyers for its 2012 list of top legal talent. Super Lawyers selects no more than five percent of the total lawyers who practice in Northern California based on peer review and the publication’s independent research. Robert Fram and Robert Haslam were named among ...

SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2011 — Twenty-two Covington & Burling LLP lawyers are recognized in the 2011 edition of Northern California Super Lawyers. The annual list by Super Lawyers selects only five percent of the total lawyers in the state based upon peer review and the publication’s independent research.
Fourteen Covington lawyers were named Northern ...

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16, 2010 — Eighteen Covington & Burling LLP lawyers are recognized in the 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers. The annual list by Super Lawyers selects only five percent of the total lawyers in the state based upon peer review and the publication’s independent research.
Eleven Covington lawyers were named Northern California Super ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 15, 2009 — Eleven Covington & Burling LLP partners are recognized in the 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers. The annual list by Super Lawyers selects only five percent of the total lawyers in the state based upon peer review and the publication’s independent research.
In addition, seven lawyers have been named Northern California ...

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